Simple Turkey Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Simple Turkey Burger Recipe
Description
The Simple Turkey Burger Recipe uses ground turkey as its main ingredient, enriched by bread crumbs and seasonings like garlic powder and smoked paprika, which add subtle depth. The Dijon mustard and ketchup contribute both moisture and tanginess to the patties. Forming a small indentation in each patty helps prevent bulging in the center during cooking, ensuring even thickness and heat distribution.
Cooking can be done on a grill or stove, and the recipe calls for freezing the patties briefly before grilling to help them hold shape. The burgers reach the safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving. The combination of lean turkey with added seasoning and binders delivers a moist yet firm texture suitable for sandwiches or served alongside salads or vegetables.
The notes suggest using 93% lean turkey to avoid dryness and mention different options for bread crumbs and mustard types, which can be adjusted to taste. Adjusting the salt level is important depending on the type used. This burger recipe provides a base you can customize by altering spices or condiments as preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup white onion finely diced
- 2 egg large
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, eggs, mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the turkey mixture into 8 patties by shaping into a patty and then making a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Grill: If grilling, freeze the patties on a piece of waxed paper for about 15-20 minutes so that they can hold their shape better.
- Skillet: If cooking the burgers on the stove, heat a large skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat or grease with a nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the patties on the grill or in a skillet until they reach an internal temperature of 165F, flipping halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground turkey to maintain moisture; avoid 99% lean which can be dry.
- Both panko and regular bread crumbs work; if using plain crumbs, increase seasoning amounts accordingly.
- Various mustards—stone-ground Dijon, regular Dijon, yellow, or spicy brown—can be used based on preference.
- Adjust spices like garlic powder and smoked paprika to your taste or substitute with onion powder if desired.
- If using table salt instead of kosher salt, reduce quantity to 1/4 teaspoon to prevent oversalting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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